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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than nor-
mal.
Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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5-1. Essential information
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline engine only)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode
or OFF.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
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574 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Pre-crash safety system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system.
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578 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differen-
tial lock indicator light blinks
Take the specified steps. (P. 262)
If the brake system warning light or the malfunction indicator light also
comes on, or the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center dif-
ferential lock indicator light continues to blink after taking the specified steps,
there may be a malfunction in the engine, the brake system or the four-
wheel drive system. In this case, you may not be able to transfer between
“H4” and “L4” modes, and the center differential lock may not be able to be
locked or unlocked. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional,
immediately.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
(Diesel engine)Indicates a malfunction in the fuel system
(Diesel engine)Indicates a malfunction in the Diesel Particu-
late Filter system
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS
A buzzer also sounds.
Warning messageDetails
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When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates that the
moon roof is not fully
closed (with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off, and
the driver’s door
open)Close the moon roof.
(Flashes)Indicates, if the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of
5 km/h (3 mph), that
the parking brake is
still engaged.Release the parking
brake.
(If equipped)Indicates that the
automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature
is too high
A buzzer also sounds.Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the
shift lever to “P” and
wait until the light
goes off.
If the light goes off,
you may start the vehi-
cle again. If the light
does not go off, con-
tact any authorized
Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another
duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Indicates that engine
oil level is low
A buzzer also sounds.Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may
appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a
level surface and
check to see if the
message disappears.
(Diesel engine)Indicates that the
amount of accumu-
lated water in the fuel
filter has reached the
specified levelDrain the water from the
fuel filter. (P. 517)
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
lowAdd washer fluid
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
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When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
(Diesel engine)Indicates that the
engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed
Comes on approxi-
mately 27000 km
(17000 miles) after the
engine oil is changed.
(The indicator will not
work properly unless
the oil maintenance
data has been reset.)Check the engine oil
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 507)
(Diesel engine)Indicates that the
engine oil and oil fil-
ter should be changed
Comes on approxi-
mately 30000 km
(19000 miles) after the
engine oil is changed
(and the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset)Have the engine oil and
oil filter checked and/or
changed by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional. After
changing the engine oil,
the oil change system
should be reset.
(P. 507)
Indicates that remain-
ing fuel is about 15.0 L
(4.0 gal., 3.3 Imp.gal.)
or less Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure